This new phase has now become one of the most important during your recovery process.
At the beginning of
this phase, you probably have noticed that your pain has been easing or may
have stopped all together. This new
phase has now become one of the most important during your recovery process. The patient will typically begin to resume some
normal, everyday activities at this point.
However, some patients may experience exacerbations or flare-ups of
their pain during this phase. The reason
this takes place is that your condition has not been fully rehabilitated at
this point. When initially having an
injury, our musculoskeletal system tends to lose its strength and endurance
pertaining to our muscles, ligaments, and posture. This in turn prevents you from being as
active as you were before your initial onset of symptoms. Treatment during this phase will begin to transition from a passive form to a more active form.
Chiropractic adjustments, inhibition of
overactive muscles, light stretching, and stabilizing exercises will begin to
be incorporated into your treatment program as well. Heat therapies will now begin to supplant
cold in the recovery process as well.
During this phase of care, you will slowly begin to integrate certain
daily activities into your routine again such as short walks, washing the
dishes, etc. If pain or soreness begins
again, return to the icing protocol that was provided for you for a few days
before returning to heat. Frequency of
treatments will continue to be several times per week, but will be less
frequent than when you were in the acute phase.
Keep in mind that during this phase, our care will begin to stabilize your injury to prepare you for the next phase of care that will involve strengthening and preparing your body for a full, healthy recovery.
If you have more questions about Subacute or Corrective Care, contact us at 301-624-0024 or sign-up at www.ValleyChiropracticRehab.com for a free consultation!
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